What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging? Ad Alert What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging? Agency prohibits its logo from appearing on private sector materials. Snow says it has connections.
All Star Driver Education Ad Alert All Star Driver Education Driving school advertises access to online course materials as available 24/7. But it’s actually more like 20/7.
Apollo Mental Clarity Ad Alert Apollo Mental Clarity What’s not so clear? How this “smart pill” works and won’t just end up maxing out your credit card.
Capillus Laser Hats Ad Alert Capillus Laser Hats Taking the lid off company’s claims that laser hats are “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” to regrow hair.
Vita Luminance/Skin Revive Ad Alert Vita Luminance/Skin Revive Holding on to this “free” bottle will cost you plenty.
Perfect Age Anti-Wrinkle Cream Ad Alert Perfect Age Anti-Wrinkle Cream “Risk-free” trial offer could end up costing you plenty.
City ID: The App Full of Unsavory Surprises? Ad Alert City ID: The App Full of Unsavory Surprises? We’re not sure what’s more audacious: How this app self-installed or the permissions it gives itself.
Abt Electronics Pricing Mismatch Burns Consumer Ad Alert Abt Electronics Pricing Mismatch Burns Consumer When a retailer’s price on Amazon doesn’t match the price on its own website.
You Won’t Believe Her Transformation – Dermal Meds Ad Alert You Won’t Believe Her Transformation – Dermal Meds We don’t believe it either. We saw this ad online advertising Dermal Meds, a line of anti-aging beauty products. But we also saw a number of problems with its marketing.…
A to Z Cash System Ad Alert A to Z Cash System We saw this marketing email promoting work-at-home opportunities, and it set off our scam bells. Here’s what you need to know about this one: 1. Advertorial: Clicking on the email…
L’Oréal Youth Code Texture Perfector Pore Vanisher Ad Alert L’Oréal Youth Code Texture Perfector Pore Vanisher A reader alerted us to an ad for L’Oréal’s Youth Code Texture Perfection Pore Vanisher. According to the commercial, the cream: instantly minimizes the look of pores and in four…
Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com Ad Alert Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com When it comes to made in the USA claims on Walmart’s website, there’s a lot of hot air.
Coronavirus Check Scams Ad Alert Coronavirus Check Scams With reports of big checks heading consumers’ way, scammers will look to cash in, the FTC warns.
The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach(less) Resort? Ad Alert The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach(less) Resort? Hotel homepage paints a pretty picture of the oceanfront accessible to guests but not an accurate one.
The True Costs of Keranique Hair Regrowth for Women Ad Alert The True Costs of Keranique Hair Regrowth for Women Women’s hair regrowth product charges double that of many similar generic products.
The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store Ad Alert The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store When you don’t own what you buy.
BlackOxygen Organics Ad Alert BlackOxygen Organics Spoiler alert: MLM’s products have not been proven to alleviate the symptoms of long-haul COVID.